---
title: "Water Discharge Permits"
url: "https://legal.ge/en/service/environmental-and-energy-law-en/water-discharge-permits-en"
field: "Environmental & Energy Law"
description: "Water discharge permits: the discharge permit, the application and the issuance rule under the law. Legal.ge."
reviewed: "2026-07-09"
updated: "2026-10-19"
publisher: "legal.ge"
---

# Water Discharge Permits

> Source: legal.ge, https://legal.ge/en/service/environmental-and-energy-law-en/water-discharge-permits-en

## The permitting regime for water discharge

The return of used water into a water object — discharge — stands in Georgia under a permitting regime: the law on licenses and permits defines three types regarding a surface water object, including the permit for water discharge into a surface water object. The transitional circumstance is that these items enter into force under the law on 1 September 2027 — today's practice rests on environmental decisions. From the very planning of a discharge it should be known which instrument is in force at your time and which comes into force soon.

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### Which permit covers discharge?

The permit for water discharge into a surface water object; where both operations occur on one object — the combined permit. The items enter into force on 1 September 2027.

### What must accompany the application?

Registry extracts or identification documents, founding documents for a public-law entity, and proof of payment of the fee. Additional documents are prescribed only by law.

### Within how many days is the additional-conditions issue resolved?

Copies are transferred within 3 days, the decision adopted within 15; an extension motion is submitted within 5 days, and the decision goes to the issuer within 17 days.

### May deadlines be extended?

Yes — where necessary for establishing essential circumstances, by a substantiated decision, up to 3 months.